Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The link will make it possible to harness and develop wind power resources by offering efficient transmission of the well-needed clean, renewable power between Shetland and Scotland and beyond, supporting the UK energy transition. The link will also contribute to the security of Shetland’s electricity supply and reduce the dependence on fossil fuels.

By using Hitachi Energy’s HVDC Light® technology, having high controllability and flexibility, it is possible to optimize the use of wind and hydropower to meet user needs while also increasing the reliability and capacity of the power grids in Scotland and on Shetland. The technical solution has a minimal environmental footprint due to optimized design and low losses.

The system will connect the existing Caithness-Moray link to Shetland and form a three-terminal HVDC network.

Read more here: hitachienergy.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc/hvdc-light

Here: hitachienergy.com/news-and-events/customer-success-stories/shetland

And here: hitachienergy.com/news-and-events/customer-success-stories/caithness-moray-hvdc-link